Eyewear device

Abstract

An eyewear device for aiding vision or protecting eyes of a user is provided. The eyewear device comprises a frame having a first end, a second end, and a centerline with the frame constructed from a plurality of layered flexible, bistable spring bands. A first lens opening is formed completely through the frame between the first end and the centerline of the frame and a second lens opening is formed completely through the frame between the second end and the centerline of the frame. A first lens and a second lens are positioned in the first lens opening and the second lens opening, respectively. The frame is straightenable by tensioning the spring bands. Upon moving the first end in a general direction toward the second end, the spring bands spring into a curve thereby capable of releasably securing the frame to the face of the user.

1 . An eyewear device for aiding vision or protecting eyes of a user, the eyes positioned in a face, the eyewear device comprising:
 a frame having a first end, a second end, and a centerline equally positioned between the first end and the second end, the frame constructed from a plurality of layered flexible, bistable spring bands;   a first lens opening formed completely through the frame between the first end and the centerline of the frame;   a second lens opening formed completely through the frame between the second end and the centerline of the frame;   a first lens positioned in the first lens opening; and   a second lens positioned in the second lens opening;   wherein the frame is straightenable by tensioning the spring bands; and   wherein upon moving the first end in a general direction toward the second end, the spring bands of the frame spring into a curve thereby capable of releasably securing the frame to the face of the user.   
     
     
         2 . The eyewear device of  claim 1  wherein the spring bands are constructed from a stainless steel material. 
     
     
         3 . The eyewear device of  claim 1  and further comprising:
 a cover enveloping the spring bands. 
 
     
     
         4 . The eyewear device of  claim 3  wherein the cover is constructed from a material selected from the group consisting of fabric and plastic. 
     
     
         5 . The eyewear device of  claim 4  wherein the material of the cover has a variety of colors and patterns. 
     
     
         6 . The eyewear device of  claim 1  wherein the first lens opening and the second lens opening are positioned nearingly adjacent the centerline of the frame. 
     
     
         7 . The eyewear device of  claim 1  wherein the first lens and the second lens have flexibility to conform to the bend of the frame. 
     
     
         8 . The eyewear device of  claim 1  and further comprising:
 a first ear cutout formed in the frame adjacent the first end of the frame; and 
 a second ear cutout formed in the frame adjacent the second end of the frame. 
 
     
     
         9 . The eyewear device of  claim 1  and further comprising:
 a nose cutout formed in the frame between the first lens opening and the second lens opening at the centerline of the frame. 
 
     
     
         10 . The eyewear device of  claim 1  wherein the first lens and the second lens are selected from the group consisting of prescription lenses, standard reading magnifiers, and nonprescription and prescription sunglasses. 
     
     
         11 . The eyewear device of  claim 1  wherein the first lens and the second lens are 3-D glass lenses. 
     
     
         12 . The eyewear device of  claim 1  and further comprising:
 at least one pocket formed in the frame for receiving an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) chip; 
 wherein the RFID chip associates a particular pair of an eyewear device with an electronic serial number. 
 
     
     
         13 . A method for aiding vision or protecting eyes of a user, the eyes positioned in a face, the method comprising:
 providing a frame having a first end, a second end, and a centerline equally positioned between the first end and the second end;   constructing the frame from a plurality of layered flexible, bistable spring bands;   forming a first lens opening completely through the frame between the first end and the centerline of the frame;   forming a second lens opening completely through the frame between the second end and the centerline of the frame;   positioning a first lens in the first lens opening;   positioning a second lens in the second lens opening;   straightening the frame by tensioning the spring bands;   moving the first end in a general direction toward the second end; and   springing the spring bands of the frame into a curve thereby capable of releasably securing the frame to the face of the user.   
     
     
         14 . An eyewear device for aiding vision or protecting eyes of a user, the eyes positioned in a face, the eyewear device comprising:
 a frame having a first end, a second end, and a centerline equally positioned between the first end and the second end, the frame constructed from a plurality of layered flexible, bistable spring bands;   a cover enveloping the spring bands;   a first lens opening formed completely through the frame between the first end and the centerline of the frame and nearingly adjacent the centerline of the frame;   a second lens opening formed completely through the frame between the second end and the centerline of the frame and nearingly adjacent the centerline of the frame;   a first lens positioned in the first lens opening;   a second lens positioned in the second lens opening;   a first ear cutout formed in the frame adjacent the first end of the frame;   a second ear cutout formed in the frame adjacent the second end of the frame; and   a nose cutout formed in the frame between the first lens opening and the second lens opening at the centerline of the frame;   wherein the frame is straightenable by tensioning the spring bands; and   wherein upon moving the first end in a general direction toward the second end, the spring bands of the frame spring into a curve thereby capable of releasably securing the frame to the face of the user.   
     
     
         15 . The eyewear device of  claim 14  wherein the spring bands are constructed from stainless steel. 
     
     
         16 . The eyewear device of  claim 14  wherein the cover is constructed from a material selected from the group consisting of fabric and plastic. 
     
     
         17 . The eyewear device of  claim 14  wherein the first lens and the second lens have flexibility to conform to the bend of the frame. 
     
     
         18 . The eyewear device of  claim 14  wherein the first lens and the second lens are selected from the group consisting of prescription lenses, standard reading magnifiers, and nonprescription and prescription sunglasses. 
     
     
         19 . The eyewear device of  claim 14  wherein the first lens and the second lens are 3-D glass lenses. 
     
     
         20 . The eyewear device of  claim 14  and further comprising:
 at least one pocket formed in the frame for receiving an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) chip; 
 wherein the RFID chip associates a particular pair of an eyewear device with an electronic serial number.